Tie-down

ABSTRACT

The tie-down described includes, in its preferred embodiment, a rotatable shaft the urges a hook to travel parallel to a ridged frame that when attached to a fixed object such as but not limited to, a ship deck attachment port, a downward force urges the plurality of feet to push opposite the force exerted on the hook creating a vertically mounted, ridged post. Included on the ridged frame are pluralities of connection points for connecting objects such as but not limited to, ropes and lanyards. Another improvement involves a provision for quickly creating a visual and physical safety barrier.

FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCHED

Not Applicable.

SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM

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BACKGROUND Field of Invention

This invention relates to a TIE-DOWN for, but not limited to, use on aships main deck.

BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY

A conventional safety stand is laid upon the deck of a ship and erectedvertically by widening of the stands vertical supports. Prior art standsare cumbersome to use and do not stay affixed to the deck where placed.Prior art stands have been known to collapse by the weight of a personleaning on them thus allowing the person to enter a dangerous area suchas but not limited to, a ships hold, a pit or even fall overboard. Priorarts stands are heavy, cannot be rapidly set up and can cause damage tothe deck of a ship when used. Prior art stands do not have an attachmentfor securing multiple stands together to create an effective barrier.Prior art stands are freestanding and allow for lateral movement of thestand often allowing a breach in a corridored area.

Many of the drawbacks listed of such prior art devices are overcame bythe development of my invention. One of the unique features of mytie-down is that it is attached to the ship deck. Once attached, the tiedown does not allow for lateral movement of the stand. Because thetie-down is light, it allows for rapid setup and the quick creation ofsafety corridors and safety barriers. It has a means for attaching, butnot limited to, ropes or chains that would allow a plurality oftie-downs to be connected thus creating a breach proof pedestrianbarrier

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Exhibit 1; FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the tie-down in accordancewith the teachings of the invention with tie-down shown in the uprightlocked position. A feet pocket is shown with a cut away view.

Exhibit 1; FIG. 2 is a side, cross sectional view of the tie-down in theupright locked position connected to a ship deck attachment point.

Exhibit 1, FIG. 3 is a side, cross sectional view of the tie-down in thestored position.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Viewing FIG. 1 it will be seen that the tie-down produced in accordancewith the teachings of this invention may be generally described as aridged frame (3) supporting a plurality of feet (6), a rotatable knob(1) as a means to engage a rotating internal screw (8) connected by ameans but not limited to a hook (7). The ridged frame has a means, feetpockets (4) to connect the feet (6) & support legs (5) to the ridgedframe (3). Mounted opposed, protruding from ridged frame (3) areconnection hoops (2) a means to attach, but not limited too, lanyards.

Viewing FIG. 2, it will be seen, in cross section, the internalrotatable screw (8) is attached by a means to the hook (7) is attachedto the ships deck d-ring (9). By rotating the internal screw a forceurges the hook (7) upward while urging the plurality of feet (6)downward thus affixing the tie-down firmly to, but not limited to, theships deck.

Viewing FIG. 3, it will be seen that the hook (7) is in its unattachedposition and the plurality of feet (6) and support legs (5) are foldedinward for storage.

However, numerous variations are possible without deviating from and/orexceeding the spirit and scope of the inventive concept. Moreover, manyof the above disclosed and other features and functions, or alternativesthereof, may be desirably combined into various other different systemsor applications. In addition, numerous presently unforeseen orunanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations or improvementstherein may be subsequently made by those skilled in the art, which arealso intended to be encompassed by the claims that follow.

Finally, the following parts list for the drawing figures may be foundto be of assistance in understanding more fully the concepts on myinvention. Shown on FIG. 1, are items numbered 1 through 7 and in FIG. 2are items numbered 8 & 9.

1. Rotatable knob.

2. Connection hoops.

3. Ridged frame.

4. Feet pockets.

5. Support legs.

6. Feet.

7. Hook.

8. Internal screw.

9. Ship deck attachment port.

What is claimed is:
 1. I claim the ability to attach to a ships d-ring,a ridged, vertical post.
 2. In claim 1, the ability to create a safetybarrier and/or safety corridor for creating a safety zone.
 3. In claim2, the ability to protect, such as but not limited to, a person(s) fromentering a hazardous area and/or from accidentally falling into an openpit by creating a visual and physical barrier.